Office Use Only Date Received: Received By: CITY OF LAKEWOOD BUSINESS LICENSE DEPARTMENT (562) 866-9771 Extension 2622 MASSAGE THERAPY PROCEDURE Date DBA Owner First Middle Last Business Address Telephone Email Thank you for considering the City of Lakewood as a possible location for your massage business. The following is a list of conditions and procedures required by the City of Lakewood for massage therapy per Lakewood Municipal Code 6402.I4 and per State of California Business and Professions Code 4600-4620. Initials Completed business license application from business owner (rate = $120.00 + $4.00 State Fee) Deposit of $200.00 to initiate a background investigation for the applicant. Final cost of the investigation can change upon total hours of investigation. Completed background investigation form. (Request for Live Scan Service) Copy of the certificate issued by the California Massage Therapy Council along with a copy of government-issued identification for all employees that will perform massage therapy. If applicable, copy of certificate from California Massage Therapy Council along with a government-issued identification for business owner. Provide the City with the list of legal names, residential addresses, and phone number for all employees certified to perform massages. (Employee Information List) Signed copy of the Los Angeles County Sheriff s recommended business license conditions for massage therapists and practitioners.
MASSAGE THERAPY BUSINESS LICENSE APPLICATION Business License Division, P.O. Box 220, Lakewood, CA 90714 CITY OF LAKEWOOD Tel: 562-866-9771 x 2622, E-mail: BusLic@lakewoodcity.org **APPLICANT MUST SUBMIT NEW BUSINESS LICENSE APPLICATION IN PERSON. ADDITIONAL DEPARTMENT APPROVAL IS REQUIRED** PLEASE FILL ALL APPLICABLE ITEMS. FIELDS WITH AN ASTERISK (*) ARE REQUIRED. PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY: Business Name/ DBA Business Phone Business Email Address Name of Owner Phone Email Address Business Mailing Address (if different from above): Ste./Apt. City State Zip Federal I.D./Last 4-digit of Social Security#: CAMTC Certificate No: No. of Non-Certified Employees (including self) No. of Certified Employees (including self) Ownership: Corporation Corp-Limited Liability Partnership Limited Partnership Sole Proprietor PROVIDE THE NAMES AND ADDRESSES OF THREE(3) REFERENCES Name of Reference: Relationship: Phone #: Name of Reference: Relationship: Phone # Address: Ste./Apt. City State Zip Name of Reference: Relationship: Phone #: Address: Ste./Apt. City State Zip PROVIDE TWO(2) PREVIOUS ADDRESSES PRIOR TO THE PRESENT ADDRESS OF THE APPLICANT Responsibility Party Certification I (the undersigned) have answered all questions on this application, and to the best of my knowledge, all answers are true and correct. I further understand that false, misleading or any incomplete answers may result in denial or revocation of the license. I will notify the City if I leave the employment of the business being licensed or no longer function as its Responsible Party. On behalf of the business, I acknowledge and agree to the following conditions related to the conduct of the business: a. Our business cannot commence operations in Lakewood until a City license is issued. b. I agree to operate the business in accordance to all city ordinances and state laws that affect our business operation and conduct. c. Each employee will display their California Massage Therapy Council Certificate. d. Each establishment and/or self employed therapist must display a copy of a City issued business license certificate. e. I will notify the City of any personnel changes within five(5) calendar days. f. I accept on behalf of the business, the conditions contained herein and am subject to such rules and regulations as may at any time be adopted by the City Council of the City of Lakewood and specifically agree to observe and keep all of the provisions of such ordinances. APPLICANT NAME (Please Print): APPLICANT SIGNATURE: TITLE: DATE: OFFICE USE ONLY Business License No: Base Rate: Zoning: State Mandated Fee: $4.00 CUP No. DRB No.: Employee Calculations: Department Approval: Date: Penalties: Prorate Discount (. 000%): Notes: Total Amount Due: $ Rev. January 2018
CITY OF LAKEWOOD BUSINESS LICENSE INSTRUCTIONS/ FEE SCHEDULE NEW BUSINESSES: Each person subject to a license tax shall apply for a license prior to beginning business. The City of Lakewood's business license calendar year begins July 1, and ends on June 30. All Applications for a City License must be renewed by June 30 of the current license year.. Professional Services (i.e. doctor, dentist, chiropractor, massage therapist) are $120.00 annually per professional and $5.00 per non-professional. A $200.00 deposit to initiate background investigation. Application will not be processed until all conditions have been met and fees paid. If your business does not fall into one of the above listed categories, please contact the Business License office at (562) 866-9771 extension 2622 for clarification and rates. Business licenses are not transferable. A fee of $8.00, payable to the City of Lakewood, shall be charged to make changes to the license. *Effective January 1, 2018, a state mandated fee of $4.00 shall be charged to all business license applications and renewals per Senate Bill 1186. Under federal and state law, compliance with disability access laws is a serious and significant responsibility that applies to all California building owners and tenants with buildings open to the public. You may obtain information about your legal obligations and how to comply with disability access laws at the following agencies: The Division of the State Architect at www.dgs.ca.gov/dsa/home.aspx, The Department of Rehabilitation at www.rehab.cahwnet.go, or The California Commission on Disability Access at www.ccda.ca.gov. For questions and inquiries, please contact: City of Lakewood- Business License Office Late Filing Penalty (for renewals): P.O. Box 220, 10% penalty will be applied after 6/30. Lakewood, CA 90714 15% penalty will be applied after 7/31. Phone: (562) 866-9771 ext. 2622 25% penalty will be applied after 8/31. Fax: (562) 866-0505 50% penalty will be applied after 9/30. Email: Buslic@lakewoodcity.org *Please Note: New Lakewood business applications and applications requiring City permits will require an original signature. Rev. January 2018
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LOS ANGELES COUNTY SHERIFF S DEPARTMENT RECOMMENDED BUSINESS LICENSE CONDITIONS CITY OF LAKEWOOD 1. All massage therapists and/or massage practitioners shall hold a current, valid certification from the California Massage Therapy Council (CAMTC) and display the CAMTC certificates in an open and conspicuous public place on the premises. 2. Failure to provide proof of certification for all massage therapists/practitioners may result in the revocation of the business license. A Conditional Use Permit, Zone Change and/or other types of applications and/or requirements may be necessary to conduct massage. 3. An owner and/or manager holding a CAMTC certification shall be present at all times when the business is open. The owner and/or manager shall be familiar with all codes and adopted conditions regulating this massage establishment. The owner and/or manager must be capable to effectively communicate with any city and/or county regulatory officials, employees, and patrons of the establishment. 4. The operator and/or manager of a massage business or establishment shall be responsible for the conduct of all employees working on the premises of the business. Failure to comply may result in revocation of the business license. 5. The massage establishment is subject to inspection by city and/or county regulatory officials during regular business hours to verify compliance with applicable state or local laws. 6. The owner of the massage establishment shall notify immediately the City of Lakewood of any and all changes of ownership or management of the massage business, including but not limited to changes of managers, stockholders holding more than 5 percent of the stock of the corporation, officers, directors, and partners; any and all changes of name, style or designation under which the business is to be conducted; any and all changes of business address or telephone numbers where the business is to be conducted; and any and all changes or transfers of massage therapists and/or massage practitioners employed in the business where by new or renewed employment, discharge or termination, or otherwise. 7. Any violations of any applicable state or local laws and/or these conditions shall be grounds for suspension and/or revocation of this license. I/WE HAVE READ, UNDERSTAND, AND ACCEPT THESE CONDITIONS: Applicant- Print Name Signature Date Owner- Print Name Signature Date